Highlights of the tour
- A complete all-inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time.
- Stay at comfortable and conveniently located hotels.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels.
- Daily local / International / Western / Continental / Indian Veg - Non veg lunches.
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners.
- Stay 03 nights in Lisbon – the Portuguese capital.
- Guided city tour of Lisbon.
- Visit Jeronimo’s Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Monument.
- Visit the Padroa Monument – Monument of Discoveries.
- Guided city tour of Sintra.
- Visit Palacio Nacional – in Sintra.
- Visit Cascais – a Sea Side Resort.
- Visit Faro – the Algarvian Capital.
- Spend 02 Nights in Seville.
- Guided city tour of Seville.
- Visit the Cathedral of Seville including a visit to Giralda Tower.
- Visit the Royal Palace
- Visit the Maria Luisa Park
- Visit the Mezquita – the Grand Mosque and Jewish Quarters – in Cordoba.
- Guided city tour of Cordoba.
- Spend 02 Nights in Malaga .
- Orientation tour of Malaga.
- Excursion to Gibraltar.
- Spend 01 Night in Granada - in the Spanish Sierra Nevada.
- Visit the Alhambra Castle and Generalife Gardens.
- City tour of Granada.
- Spend 02 Nights in Madrid – The Spanish Capital.
- Guided city tour of Madrid.
- Visit the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum in Madrid.
- Spend 02 nights in Barcelona.
- Enjoy a stunning Flamenco Show in Barcelona.
- Guided city tour of Barcelona.
- Visit Casa Mila & Sagrada Familia – Gaudi’s creation & masterpieces.
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager travelling with you throughout your holiday in Portugal & Spain.
Itinerary
Welcome to Portugal!!! Lisbon - the Portuguese Capital.
Arrive at the Lisbon airport and meet the Tour Manager in the arrivals area. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Enroute we will stop for a delicious local lunch. This evening, you have some time to explore the sights and sounds of Lisbon on your own.
Overnight stay at hotel in Lisbon. (LL, D)
Guided city tour. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery and Padroa Monument.
After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide for a tour of this legendary city. Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery - one of the great triumphs of European Gothic architecture (UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage monument), which also houses Vasco da Gama’s tomb. See impressive sites like Rossio Square, Commercio Square, Marques de Pombal Square, Belem tower and much more. Later, visit the Padroa Monument – also known as the ‘Discoveries’ monument. Here, take an elevator to the top for a bird’s eye view of Lisbon.
After an exciting city tour enjoy lunch. Later, you have time at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities or just explore this beautiful city on your own.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Lisbon. (B, LL, D)
Visit Sintra and Cascais
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Sintra – Portugal’s fairytale town on the edge of Europe. On arrival, proceed on a guided tour with a visit to Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Marvel at the elements of Gothic, Mudejar, Manueline and Renaissance architecture, the wonderful azulejos (coloured glazed tiles) from the 15th and 16th Centuries in various halls and patios, and in the Royal Chapel. Continue your guided tour and see the Seteais Palace – now a hotel, the town Hall, Modern Art Museum and many more interesting sights.
After lunch, drive to Cascais – once a tiny fishing village and now an elegant holiday beach resort. Enjoy free time for shopping at the small shops and roadside stalls offering typical embroidery and lace, to high fashion designer products. Later, drive back to Lisbon.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Lisbon. (B,LL,D)
Visit Faro - The Algarvian capital. Onto Spain.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Faro - the administrative centre of the Algarve region of Portugal. After lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this beautiful city and enjoy the blend of Arabic and Roman architecture. Visit the old town which is surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Later, drive onto Seville - the Andalusian capital and 4th largest city in Spain. On arrival, check into the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Seville. (B,LL,D)
Full day guided city tour of Seville. Visit the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, Royal Palace, Maria Luisa Park
After a buffet breakfast check–out and, join an experienced English speaking local guide for your city tour of Seville. Visit the Cathedral of Seville - the largest place of worship in Spain, and the third largest cathedral in the Christian world. Visit the Giralda Tower - the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and one of three remaining Almohad minarets in the world. After lunch, visit the Royal Palace which is considered to be the most complete example of this so-called Mudéjar architecture in Spain. Next, visit the Maria Luisa Park - a paradisiacal half mile of palms and orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines and the spectacular Plaza de Espana.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Seville. (B,LL,D)
On To Cordoba. Guided tour of Cordoba. On To Malaga
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Cordoba – an emblem of the tolerance and comprehension for many centuries among three religions i.e. Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Proceed on a guided tour including a visit to the ‘Mezquita’ - Great Mosque of Cordoba which is now the cathedral of Cordoba and a UNESCO world Heritage Site. Also, visit Jewish Quarters - its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair, reminiscent of the Jew’s prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. After lunch, proceed to Malaga. On arrival at Malaga, proceed on an orientation tour of the city and stroll along the promenade.
Later tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Malaga. (B,LL,D)
Excursion to Gibraltar.
After breakfast, proceed for your excursion to Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.
See the port of Gibraltar, the walled inner city, Europa Point and St Michael’s Cave. Visit the famous Rock of Gibraltar. From the top, you will contemplate amazing views of the Mediterranean, Spain and Morocco. Visit main street & Casemates square. See La Alameda, Gibraltar Botanicals Gardens.
Evening, return to Malaga. Enjoy dinner.
Overnight stay at hotel in Malaga. (B,D)
Onto Granada. Guided tour of Alhambra and Generalife – A UNESCO World Heritage site.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Granada founded on the foothills of Spain’s highest mountains. On arrival, proceed on a full day guided tour of this spectacular city. After lunch, visit Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. In Alhambra - The Red Palace, visit the numerous halls, chambers, bedrooms, baths, summer-rooms, etc., and marvel at Moorish architecture and decoration dating from 1320 onwards. Later, continue to the Generalife - a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish Kings of Granada. Its beautiful gardens stand out with their abundant and varied flora and stunning water features, described in one poem as ‘water that cries’.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Granada. (B,LL,D)
Onto Madrid - the Spanish Capital. Visit Madrid Stadium.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Madrid and on arrival check into the hotel.
After a local lunch visit the Madrid Stadium.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Madrid. (B,LL,D)
Guided city tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Plaza de Espana.
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour with an experienced English speaking local guide. Visit the Royal Palace - considered by many to be one of the finest palaces in Europe. Visit the Prado Museum - The quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado Museum one of its kinds. After a local lunch, proceed on an orientation tour of this city. See stunning sights like the Plaza de Espana, Sabatini Garden, Cervantes Statue, the Parliament and many more interesting sights. The evening is at leisure to explore the various shopping arcades.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Madrid. (B,LL,D)
On to Barcelona.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive towards Barcelona. Enroute lunch, proceed to the bustling city of Barcelona - Spain’s colorful and exotic culture comes alive here. On arrival, proceed to the hotel and check in. Tonight, after an Indian dinner witness the stunning Flamenco show.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Barcelona. (B,LL,D)
Guided city tour. Visit Sagrada Familia & Casa Mila.
After a buffet breakfast, join an English speaking local guide for a full day tour of this city. Visit the magnificent SagradaFamilia - a massive Roman Catholic Basilica and Gaudi’s masterpiece. The sight of this masterpiece is nothing short of dramatic. Next, visit the Casa Mila - an expressionist and unconventional apartment block created by Gaudi. It breaks traditional architecture by not using a single straight line. After a local lunch, visit Les Ramblas - the bustling city centre and enjoy some time at leisure, exploring the stylish and exclusive shopping areas of this great city.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Barcelona. (B,LL,D)
Farewell !
After buffet/boxed breakfast, depart for the airport for your flight back home. (B)
Tour Cost & Date
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 2399.00 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 700.00 |
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| DEPARTURE DATES 2022 | |
| July | 02 |
| August | 06 |
| September | 10 |
| October | 08 |
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Tour info
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEINGS & EXCURSIONS
| PORTUGAL | |
Lisbon |
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Sintra |
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Cascais |
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Faro |
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| SPAIN | |
Seville |
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Cordoba |
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Malaga |
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Granada |
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Madrid |
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Barcelona |
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ACCOMMODATION
- 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Aldeia Dos Capuchos or similar in Lisbon
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Ribera De Triana or similar in Seville
- 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Hugueron by Curio or similar in Malaga
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Sercotel Gran Hotel or similar in Granada
- 02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Holiday Inn or similar in Madrid
- 02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Vilamari or similar in Barcelona
MEALS
- Daily buffet breakfasts at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily local / International / Western / Continental / Indian Veg - Non veg lunches
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and excursions will be conducted by a deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Europe
TIPS & PORTERAGE & WATER
- Tips to Driver and guide
- 1 Bag (20 kgs) per person at the hotels only
- Two 500 ml mineral water bottles per person per day
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF AIR TICKETS.
- COST OF VISAS to travel on this tour
- MEDICAL/TRAVEL Insurance
- Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you are not arriving / departing as per group ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE timings.
- Early Check in / Late Check out.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porter age, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Group is operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying guests travelling together.
IMPORTANT
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Standard Check in at hotels is 1400/1500 hours and check out is 1100/1200 hours.
- Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form.
- Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same.
- Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate.
- Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizens : No Visa Required.
- Green Card Holders : Multiple Entry Schengen Visa & Multiple entry UK Visa / Gibraltar Visa
- Indian Nationals : Multiple Entry Schengen Visa & Multiple entry UK Visa / Gibraltar Visa
- Cost of visas is not included in your tour price
Points to be noted
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same.
- Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
- The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guests cancels the reservations sharing room together.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are releases within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimate to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 500 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 60 days prior to departure |
| Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
| Cancellation between 59 – 45 days prior to departure | 30% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 44 – 30 days prior to departure | 60% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 29 – 15 days prior to departure | 75% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Mandatory travel requirements:
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only people who have completed both the vaccinations at least 14 days before the travel date will be allow on the tour.
Cancellation due to Border Closures:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Airtours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of USD 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount.
The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and / or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company. Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.
Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.